Articles from Brightspeed

Brightspeed (the “Company”), the nation’s third-largest fiber broadband builder, today announced the appointment of Shawn O’Donnell as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. O’Donnell succeeds Michel Combes, who will continue serving as Chairman of the Board.

Brightspeed DSL customers who switch to its fiber internet plans get one month free and a $100 reward card

Company maintains Wi-Fi hot spots for impacted communities

Company’s support of Stay Plugged In includes sponsorship of inaugural nationwide esports racing league and STEM lab giveaway for North Carolina high schools

•Secures $3.7 Billion of New Financing and Eliminates $1.1 Billion of Total Debt to Further Invest in Multi-Gig-Speed Fiber Network and Pursue BEAD, State and Federal Grant Funding •Announces Upsized Plan to Target More Than Four Million Homes and Businesses With Access to Ultrafast Connectivity, Passing 1.75 Million by Year End •Appoints Michel Combes as Board Chair to Support Next Phase of Growth

Awards Add 109K+ Locations to Super-Fast Internet Service Network Across 12 States

Company’s Multi-Gig Network Supports Even Faster Connectivity for Multiple Device Homes and Businesses in Rural and Suburban Communities

Accelerates $2 billion fiber broadband network build

Companies Urge Commerce Secretary to Change Requirement to Ensure Program Meets President Biden’s Broadband Expansion Goals